Replace trainers with keepers and Poké Balls for monster traps and you’ve got Monster Legacy, a game that offers a glimpse of what a free-to-play Pokémon could play like if Nintendo ever took its popular franchise mobile. This means fighting alongside a team of monsters, training them to evolve, and even completing missions for rare items. But before you dismiss this game for another creature-catching clone, Monster Legacy mixes in various clever elements and modes that make it more than just another Pokémon wannabe.

What initially seemed like a sleepy week for new iOS releases thankfully turned out some promising picks, including Crytek’s anticipated top-down shooter The Collectables, the dazzling space shooter Star Horizon, and even Cartoon Network’s virus-popping puzzler Globlins. And we’ve got several more notable releases profiled within if none of those strike your fancy. Be sure to keep an eye out for full reviews of some of these titles in the coming days, and then check back next Thursday for an all-new list of notable games to consider.